FYI –
Some may be interested in this documentary for classes in geography, sociology,
history, political science, women’s studies, international studies,
French, Spanish, biology/environmental science, public relations, journalism,
public policy, etc. I have asked the Capri Theatre Director to book it but
right now it is not scheduled for a local showing though the DVD may be
purchased and perhaps rented (I don’t know about the latter). You may see
the trailer at www.theshapeofwaterthemovie.com.
Peace, Dr.D.
In an intimate encounter with five very different women in Brazil, India,
Jerusalem, and Senegal (narrated by Susan Sarandon with introductory narration
co-written by Edwidge Danticat) THE SHAPE OF WATER
offers a close look at the far reaching and vibrant alternatives crafted by
women in response to environmental degradation, archaic traditions, lack of
economic independence and war.
The documentary weaves together the daily life stories of Khady, Bilkusben,
Oraiza, Dona Antonia, and Gila who, through candor and humor, infuse their
communities with a passion for change. The women:
spearhead rainforest preservation (women working as
rubber-tappers in the Brazilian rainforest);
sustain a vast co-operative of rural women (
promote an end to female genital cutting (FGC) (
strengthen opposition to the Israeli occupation of
maintain a farm, Navdanya (in the foothills of the
By
revealing the women’s revolutionary actions THE SHAPE OF WATER offers a
unique view of the complex realities faced by these unsung visionaries creating
a more just world.
Rev. Dr. E-K. Daufin, Professor
Department of Communications
334.229.6885
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